The City of Clearwater, Florida recently adopted new certification and licensing procedures for companies wishing to operate pedi-cab services in the city. City leaders approved new rules regulating pedi-cabs, street legal golf carts, surrey bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles on March 15, 2012 and the measure took effect April 15th. These regulations include companies using Low Speed Electric Vehicles (LSVs) and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs).
The Beach Shuttle, Jolley Trolley and Fun Ride Rentals are expected to go through the city’s screening process for drivers and their for-hire vehicles. Florida Free Rides has already submitted a driver application and certification paperwork for four carts capable of speeds from 20-25 mph. The Segway Adventure, which rents two-wheeled upright Segway vehicles, has also submitted the necessary paperwork to get its nine Segways certified.
The city’s Code Enforcement Department is sending out letters to local business owners to make them aware of the new certification and licensing requirements. All drivers and vehicles must be listed on the application. An application fee of $75 will cover the safety certificate, which must be renewed annually on September 30th. The renewal fee will be $50. Drivers must also register with the City, for an additional fee of $50.
Complaints about non-licensed, non-certified operators can result in citations from police, code enforcement and parking enforcement officials. Janet McMahan of the City’s Code Enforcement Department says that she has already received one such complaint.
So, if you operate a pedi-cab or other slow-moving vehicle for hire service in Clearwater, we urge you get certified as soon as possible. These services offer innovative, ecologically friendly alternatives to other forms of transportation and it would be a shame for them to be shut down for non-compliance.
[QUOTE=TJackrel;12026]The City of Clearwater, Florida recently adopted new certification and licensing procedures for companies wishing to operate pedi-cab services in the city. City leaders approved new rules regulating pedi-cabs, street legal golf carts, surrey bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles on March 15, 2012 and the measure took effect April 15th. These regulations include companies using Low Speed Electric Vehicles (LSVs) and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs).
The Beach Shuttle, Jolley Trolley and Fun Ride Rentals are expected to go through the city’s screening process for drivers and their for-hire vehicles. Florida Free Rides has already submitted a driver application and certification paperwork for four carts capable of speeds from 20-25 mph. The Segway Adventure, which rents two-wheeled upright Segway vehicles, has also submitted the necessary paperwork to get its nine Segways certified.
The city’s Code Enforcement Department is sending out letters to local business owners to make them aware of the new certification and licensing requirements. All drivers and vehicles must be listed on the application. An application fee of $75 will cover the safety certificate, which must be renewed annually on September 30th. The renewal fee will be $50. Drivers must also register with the City, for an additional fee of $50.
Complaints about non-licensed, non-certified operators can result in citations from police, code enforcement and parking enforcement officials. Janet McMahan of the City’s Code Enforcement Department says that she has already received one such complaint.
So, if you operate a pedi-cab or other slow-moving vehicle for hire service in Clearwater, we urge you get certified as soon as possible. These services offer innovative, ecologically friendly alternatives to other forms of transportation and it would be a shame for them to be shut down for non-compliance.[/QUOTE]
if the gems are registered with liscnse plate i think are not need in Clearwater if the street speed is 35 mph you can cross others
earl halle